Medical Lab Technical Specialist - Quality & Instrumentation

The University of Kansas Health System; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System at Great Bend Hospital is seeking a Medical Lab Technical Specialist to perform and oversee comprehensive laboratory testing, ensuring accurate, timely results and adherence to quality standards.

As the technical expert in the assigned area, you will support instrument calibration, quality control, phlebotomy, staff mentorship, and compliance with regulatory and safety requirements while maintaining readiness and inventory.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a NCCLS approved training program.
• Associates Degree required.
• 2 or more years of related experience.
• Bachelor of Science preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serves as subject matter expert for assigned area and assists other employees with questions and issues that arise.
• Analyzes patient, control and proficiency testing specimens and records results in a timely manner according to laboratory policy.
• Coordinates quality assurance and quality improvement activities for the department.
• Follows and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and maintains a laboratory of constant readiness.
• Follows and ensures compliance with regulatory, accreditation, safety and hospital standard, policies and procedures.
• Instructs, orients and mentors students, employees, residents, patients and other health care providers as applicable.
• Completes continuing education and submits appropriate documentation where applicable.
• Oversees and performs calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting and quality control for instrument issues in addition to the review and management of the appropriate documentation.
• Maintains an adequate inventory of all supplies.
• Accurately prepares, labels and stores reagents, standards, controls, and specimens for analysis.
• Participates in quality assurance and quality improvement activities.
• Performs phlebotomy and sample collection as needed to support efficiency across the department.
• Performs product preparations in compliance with FDA, cGMP, AABB standards, NRC regulations and department procedures.
• Reviews and correlates results of laboratory tests to each other and with the patient's condition, recognizing abnormal results and critical/alert values.
• Verifies accuracy of results and initiates corrective action when indicated.
• Uses and wears PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) as necessary to perform job duties safely and minimize risk.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

Education

NCCLS approved training program

Associates Degree

2+ years related experience

Bachelor of Science

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System at Great Bend Hospital is seeking a Medical Lab Technical Specialist to perform and oversee comprehensive laboratory testing, ensuring accurate, timely results and adherence to quality standards.

As the technical expert in the assigned area, you will support instrument calibration, quality control, phlebotomy, staff mentorship, and compliance with regulatory and safety requirements while maintaining readiness and inventory.